{"title":"Caroline Ross","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Caroline Ross collection, where the realms of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e come vividly to life through her captivating works. Caroline Ross, a distinguished author known for her insightful exploration of the human connection to art and nature, invites readers into a world of reflection and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDrawn from the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e, Ross delves into the intrinsic ties between creativity and the natural environment, crafting a narrative that is both thought-provoking and enlightening. Her ability to intertwine artistic expression with the wilderness offers a unique perspective that resonates with readers who cherish the beauty of both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother noteworthy work in this collection is \u003cem\u003eFound and Ground\u003c\/em\u003e. This book continues to exemplify Ross's remarkable talent for bridging the gap between artistic endeavours and cultural identity. Her narrative weaves through personal stories and broader cultural themes, leaving a lasting impression on anyone passionate about exploring the various dimensions of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an art enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply curious about the intersection of these themes, Caroline Ross’s books are sure to provide profound insights and a deeper understanding of the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"drawn-from-the-wild-by-caroline-ross-9781800922594","title":"Drawn from the Wild","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform foraged and found materials into vibrant, sustainable drawing media, from richly pigmented pastels and smoke-black charcoal to deep, lightfast inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'If you love culture, but know in your bones you are also part of nature, like me, you'll want to make your art practice more ecologically sound and sustainable.' - Caroline Ross\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning, practical book, sequel to the best-selling \u003cem\u003eFound and Ground\u003c\/em\u003e, contains both ancient and modern techniques for 'rewilding' your art practice. With hands-on advice and simple, step-by-step instruction, artist and author Caroline Ross shows you how to create beautiful, useful art supplies from wild and ancient materials - whether those materials are foraged, natural, discarded or repurposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside the book you'll discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvice on how to forage safely and ethically, as well as tips on scavenging in the urban environment and rewilding your art practice gradually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePractical, step-by-step instructions for using lump media, preparing pigments, and creating hard and soft pastels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA complete guide to creating charcoal, from assessing different wood types, refining your sticks and then a guide to burning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA guide to creating tannin, iron gall and botanical inks, plus instructions for making your own quill pen and brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSurfaces on which to work, from found paper, leather and bark, to making your own sewn sketchbook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA final section on more permanent and long-lasting materials, such as metalpoint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpansive, inclusive and ethically-aware, Caroline illustrates the book with her own inspirational artwork alongside that of other artistic contributors from different cultures and different parts of the world, with their own distinctive materials, approaches and uses of the same core techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853481791724,"sku":"9781800922594","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5326033482829.jpg?v=1759206054"},{"product_id":"found-and-ground-by-caroline-ross-9781800920996","title":"Found and Ground","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eno waste\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eplastic-free\u003c\/em\u003e. If this is how you want to live your creative life, you will find a greener, more natural path with this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFound and Ground\u003c\/em\u003e details a more sustainable and fulfilling approach to painting. Readers will learn to create professional-quality paints using colour from the earth itself: the rocks, clay, and soil in their locale. The palette created will be unique to the individual's local area, their eye, and their tastes. Foraging for pigments and creating paints from scratch is both life-affirming and fascinating, and this book teaches new skills while also introducing the reader to the land outside their door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with a foreword by award-winning author and environmentalist Paul Kingsnorth, this book covers every aspect of making natural paints, from finding the raw materials to the techniques needed to refine it into a pigment. Suitable for the complete beginner as well as those with some experience in art, \u003cem\u003eFound and Ground\u003c\/em\u003e will also appeal to those with experience in drawing and painting, but who until now have only used shop-bought materials to make their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFound and Ground\u003c\/em\u003e is the ideal reference book for artists and crafters wishing to move away from plastics (such as those found in acrylic paints) and use natural paints in their place. The book covers how to make a series of simple natural paints such as watercolour, gouache, tempera, and glair. It also includes innovative vegan 'egg paint' alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAimed at a general readership, all specialist art terminology is clearly and simply explained, and all the techniques demonstrated through step-by-step instructions. 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